Flexible Extension Temperature Sensor for Vaporizer Thermal Protection
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for an accurate temperature sensing device that can measure the temperature of heated target materials, such as botanical extracts, to prevent inadequate vaporization or burning, particularly in systems like vaporizing rigs where precise temperature control is crucial.
Innovation Solution
A temperature sensing device with a housing and an extendable section equipped with a temperature sensor, light source, and thermal insulator, which allows for precise temperature measurement and alert generation, and can be adjusted for different container materials, featuring a flexible extension and user input for setting target temperatures and tracking usage statistics.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If the temperature sensor is placed close to the target material for accurate measurement, then measurement precision is improved, but the sensor is exposed to excessive heat causing thermal damage
Solution Approach 1:
A flexible extension tube acts as an intermediary element that transmits thermal energy from the target material to the temperature sensor without direct contact. The tube allows the sensor to be positioned close to the heated material for accurate measurement while the flexible connection protects the sensor from direct thermal damage, resolving the contradiction between measurement precision and thermal protection.
2Ease of operation
If the device structure is made complex with extendable sections for flexible positioning, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The device employs a flexible extension tube that can be bent and positioned in various configurations to reach different target materials. This flexible component provides operational flexibility and ease of positioning without requiring a complex rigid structure, thus improving ease of operation while keeping the overall device structure relatively simple.
3Ease of operation
If the extension is made long to reach distant target materials, then ease of operation is improved, but the connector becomes more vulnerable to damage
Solution Approach 1:
The extension tube is designed as a flexible component that can accommodate long reach requirements while protecting the internal connector. The flexible structure allows the extension to be made longer for reaching distant target materials, and the flexible design inherently protects the connector from damage due to bending and movement, thus improving reach distance while maintaining connector reliability.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The device provides accurate and hands-free temperature monitoring, allowing users to maintain precise temperature control, prevent overheating, and track usage statistics, enhancing the efficiency and quality of vaporization processes.
Implementation Method 1
A temperature sensor is at the distal section of the extension for sensing the temperature of a target material
Implementation Method 2
The device has a thermal insulator at the distal section of the extension for protecting the temperature sensor from heat from the target material
Implementation Method 3
The device can have a light source at the distal section of the extension for aiming the sensor at the target material
Data Source
AI summary
A temperature sensing device comprising a housing including a display, an extension at least 1.5 inches long extending from the housing, a temperature sensor, and a connector from the sensor to the housing for transmitting the output to the housing. The extension has a proximal section at the housing and an opposed distal section, the distal section being movable relative to the housing. The temperature sensor is at the distal section of the extension for sensing the temperature of a target material and providing an output related to the temperature of the target material. Optionally, the device includes a thermal insulator at the distal section of the extension protecting the temperature sensor from heat from the target material. Optionally, the device includes a light source at the distal section of the extension for aiming the sensor at the target material.